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5 PM - 10 PM April 21: Frozen (PG) May 26: Despicable Me 3 (PG) May 27: 300 Days of Summer (PG-13) June 2: Spiderman Homecoming (PG-13) June 16: Wonder Woman (PG-13) July 14: Jaws (PG) August 11: Star Wars: The Last Jedi (PG-13) September 1: Coco (PG) September 2: Black Panther (PG-13) October 20: Sully (PG-13) BeachFront Cinema is the premier outdoor movie
Find out more »Sidewalk Speedsters Exhibit at Petersen
Opened in December 2017, Sidewalk Speedsters examines the development of cars built specifically for children to drive and race and their contribution to American culture. The exhibit provides examples from the earliest versions of child powered peddle cars to modern day junior dragsters. This is an exhibition that will reawaken nostalgia in the adults and
Find out more »Family Flicks at the Hammer
Family Flicks Film Series: Alamar SUNDAY JAN 7, 2018 11:00AM Recommended for ages 3+* The pristine turquoise waters and undisturbed rugged beaches of Banco Chinchorro, the largest coral reef in Mexico, are the dazzling setting for a five-year-old boy’s once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Before Natan leaves for Italy to live with his mother, his fisherman father, Jorge,
Find out more »The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited
Immerse yourself in the imaginative world of Jim Henson (1936–1990) and discover his groundbreaking approach to puppetry and transformative impact on contemporary culture. Featuring more than 100 objects and twenty-five historic puppets—including Kermit the Frog, Rowlf, Ernie and Bert, Grover, and other popular favorites—The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited illuminates Henson’s unique contributions to the moving image.
Find out more »Grand Performances Summer Concerts
California Plaza hosts free live concerts all summer long, and most are family friendly. Performers this summer include Bootsy Collins, El Vez & Phranc. Most events start at 8pm. Check the website for full schedule and details on specific shows. In addition, kid-centric performances are held on select Sunday afternoons in July.
Find out more »Concerts in the Park (Monterey Park)
Hosted by the Recreation and Community Services Department Join us for the sweet sounds of summer in the City of Monterey Park at the Barnes Park Amphitheater. Free concerts will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 10: Bulletproof Soul (R&B, funk and top 40). Wednesday, July 4: Free Independence Day live entertainment and fireworks show
Find out more »Playa Vista Concert in the Park
Laid-back urban life means connecting with community, and Playa Vista’s calendar is filled with opportunities. There’s always something going on, so check out what’s coming up. Concert in the Park Sunday, August 13th Central Park Bandshell 5pm – 6:30pm Kenny Metcalf as Elton – Featuring the wildly popular music, costumes and antics of Elton John,
Find out more »Summer Movies in the Park
June 30: Paddington 2 Victor Park 4727 Emerald Street July 28: Despicable Me 3 El Retiro Park 126 Vista del Parque August 25: Moana Wilson Park 2200 Crenshaw Boulevard The Movies in the Park program is presented by the Community Services Department in cooperation with Torrance Homeowners’ Associations. Families are invited to join us as local parks turn into movie theaters! All movies begin
Find out more »Sierra Madre Summer Concerts in the Park
Partnering with local community organizations, the City of Sierra Madre hosts an annual summer Concerts in the Park series. Concerts are free to the public and open to all ages. Concerts begin in June and run through August on Sunday evenings from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm (unless otherwise noted). Concerts are held in the Memorial Park
Find out more »Huntington Beach Concert Band Summer Concerts in the Park
2018 Schedule June 24: Huntington Beach Concert Band “Great Music of America” July 1: Night Blooming Jazzmen Traditional Dixieland Band July 8: Navy Band Southwest Ensemble *July 15: Ginger & The Hoosier Daddys Music of the 1920’s, 1930’s, and 1940’s July 22: Huntington Beach Concert Band *July 29: Jamie Wood & the Good Rockin’ Daddys
Find out more »826LA@Hammer: Poetry on Location
SUNDAY AUG 26, 2018 11:00AM Recommended for ages 8 to 14 Write poems about your own life using your location in the world. A scholar and performer, Mike Sonksen, aka, Mike the Poet, is a third-generation Los Angeles native acclaimed for poetry performances, articles, and mentoring teen writers. His most recent book, Poetics of Location, was published
Find out more »Orange County Fair
Barns full of animals? Check! Zany and delish food? Check! Concerts under the stars? Check! Midway games and rides? Check! Blue ribbon winners? Check! Acres of shopping? Check! Something called Brew Hee Haw? Check! Check! Check! Come on out and watch your mama pet a llama, soar up high on La Grande Wheel and dare
Find out more »UNION STATION SUMMER TRAIN FEST
August 12, 2018 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm This summer, L.A.’s iconic downtown venue will set “Dreams in Motion” with an up-close look at the magic of train travel at Union Station’s Summer Train Fest. The free family event, held from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 14, will allow guest to
Find out more »2018 Sun Sets Concert Series at Calabasas Lake
Co-sponsored with the Calabasas Park Homeowners Association All concerts begin at 6:00 p.m. and are free to the public Located on the Calabasas Lake Greenbelt adjacent to the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center (note: the private Calabasas Lake is open to the public only during city concerts) Enter at The Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center
Find out more »2018 Music in the Park
2018 Schedule: 7/15: Scott Bruce- A tribute to the King of Rock and Roll 7/22: The Devastators- Reggae and Dub 7/29: Lost Beach- Indie Rock n Roll 8/5: ABBA Gold 8/12: Room at The Top- A tribute to Tom Petty 8/19: Woody and the Longboards- A tribute to the Beach Boys 8/26: Santanaways- A tribute to
Find out more »Sparrow Mart
The Sparrow Mart is both an art installation and a shop. Artist Lucy Sparrow has recreated an entire Los Angeles supermarket out of felt, and the stuffed foodie items are all for sale. The Mart features over 31,000 hand-painted and sewn versions of every grocery item imaginable, all available for purchase (prices start at $5,
Find out more »San Fernando Valley Summer Drive-In Nights
San Fernando Valley Summer Drive-In Nights feature movies filmed in the Valley, shown in in a retro drive-in setting. Each evening begins with a pre-show performance, special guests, and costume contests. August 3: Fast Times at Ridgemont High August 4: Back To The Future Part II August 10: Pee-wee's Big Adventure August 11: Selena Doors Open at 6:30pm along with food trucks
Find out more »Big World Fun
Big World Fun closes out its summer session with acoustic ensemble Quattrosound. The Ford Amphitheatre's Big World Fun family series presents hour-long music, dance, and theater performances for children on select Saturday mornings in July and August.Kids get in free; adult tickets are $5. The shows have open seating and advance reservations are advised. Guests may arrive early for free
Find out more »Fishing Frenzy
Hundreds of magnetic fish will be released into the creek for children to catch with magnetic poles! Kids fill their pails with the fish and turn them in for prizes. Other activities include fish crafts and games, and Captain Carl's Mobile Tide Pool! The event is open to children of all ages. Admission is $5
Find out more »Movies in the Park: Pacific Palisades
Families can enjoy free outdoor movies on Saturday nights during the month of August at the Palisades Recreation Center in Pacific Palisades. Bring your own blankets and/or low-back lawn chairs. Jackets are advised as well; ocean breezes can make the park cool! Picnic dinners are welcome. Movies start at dusk, (around 8pm). 2018 Movie Line-up:
Find out more »City of Inglewood Movies in the Park
This Summer, join the City of Inglewood for MOVIES IN THE PARK, brought to you by the Parks, Recreation, and Library Services Department. Grab your blankets and lawn chairs, bring the kids, and come meet your fellow Inglewood neighbors and residents for food, fun, and movies! Schedule: August 4: Coco Inglewood City Hall - South Courtyard (One Manchester Blvd)
Find out more »Movies on the Green
Warner Center Park screens free outdoor movies on Saturdays throughout the summer. Films are presented on a 30-foot theatrical screen with digital projection, surround-sound, and high resolution digital picture. Bring blankets and/or lawn chairs. Movie Schedule 2018 July 21: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle July 28: Star Wars: The Last Jedi August 4: Grease August 11: Coco August 18: Black Panther
Find out more »Downtown Stage Saturday Concert Series
Pershing Square offers free concerts featuring headlining acts, including LA’s home-grown rock legends, classic rock heroes, pop stars, and everything in between. New this year: the free tickets can be reserved through Eventbrite to guarantee access. The concert lawn is open to the public at 7pm and concerts begin at 8pm. A variety of food trucks
Find out more »Much Ado About Avengers!
Thor, Prince of Aragon, sends word that he is visiting Black Panther, the governor of Messina, after a victorious military superhero engagement elsewhere. He arrives chaperoned by Loki, his half-brother, with whom he has quarreled and recently reconciled, and his friends and fellow superheroes, Captain America and Iron Man. They are greeted warmly by Black
Find out more »International Surf Festival
Presented by BEACHSPORT.org, the Chambers of Commerce and Cities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Los Angeles County Fire Department and Department of Beaches and Harbors. The 2018 host city for the 56th International Surf Festival is the City of Redondo Beach. The event promotes the four South Bay beach cities, the world’s best
Find out more »CatCon
August 4 & 5, 2018 Pasadena Convention Center 300 E. Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101 ( view map ) CatCon® is where pop culture and cat culture converge, showcasing some of the world’s top cat-centric merchandise, conversations with those at the epicenter of the cat world, incredible activations, and one of the biggest adoption villages ever.
Find out more »Disney’s Christopher Robin (PG)
In Disney’s heartwarming live action adventure, the young boy who shared countless adventures with his stuffed animal friends in the Hundred Acre Wood is now grown up, living in midcentury London and dealing with the stresses of adulthood. Now it is up to his childhood friends to venture into our world and help Christopher Robin
Find out more »1:00 pm
Annual Young Artist Project
Selected from hundreds of applicants, a cast of young artists have just 14 days to create an original, riveting cross-disciplinary performance to put onstage at La Mirada theater for the Performing Arts. This exciting culmination of an intense process for the performers provides audiences the rare opportunity to not only see a fantastic collection of
Find out more »3:00 pm
DOWNTOWN BURBANK CAR CLASSIC
op celebrity vehicles, more than 150 classic cars, automotive-related vendors, and deejays spinning music from the decades are in the spotlight at the 7th Annual Downtown Burbank Car Classic. New this year, Magnolia Boulevard is closed to traffic, extending the event into Burbank Town Center on San Fernando Boulevard. Picture cars from Vehicle Effects, the Television Motion
Find out more »4:00 pm
El Segundo Movie in the Park
El Segundo Rotary Club hosts a Movie in the Park. The 2018 film is Mary Poppins. The fun includes food, drinks, games, train rides, bounce houses, face painting, entertainment and more. Guests are encouraged to dress in Moana-themed costumes. All funds raised through this event go back into the community through the good works of the Rotary
Find out more »5:00 pm
Checkmate! Chess at the Museum
Every Saturday in August and September, the Norton Simon invites visitors to drop by and play chess in the Sculpture Garden. Not a chess master just yet? U.S. chess expert Jay Stallings is on hand to teach the rules of the game. Space and chess sets are limited; no reservations are taken.
Find out more »7:00 pm
Shakespeare by the Sea
Shakespeare by the Sea returns to Los Encinos State Historic Park. This year's performance is The Merry Wives of Windsor – a rollicking comedy which tells of Falstaff’s folly: courting two very mischievous married women at the same time. Families can bring picnics, blankets, and beach chairs to enjoy an evening of classic entertainment. The event is
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